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Home My WebLink About5. 505 North Lafayette Boulevard_COA 2026-0227 PACKETHISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION OF SOUTH BEND AND ST. JOSEPH COUNTY STAFF REPORT CONCERNING APPLICATION FOR A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS Date: February 27, 2026 Application Number: 2026-0227 Property Location: 505 North Boulevard Architectural Style/Date/Architect or Builder: Classic Revival / 1916 / Freyermuth & Maurer Property Owner: Michael and Jessica Voll Landmark or District Designation: Chapin Park LHD, Ord. #9575-05; Chapin Park Register Historic District NR-0407 Rating: Significant DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE/SITE: This building is a two and one half story, rectangular plan brick home on a stone foundation with a three brick chimneys. The roof is of asphalt shingle 12/12 pitch with three ped- imented gables. The front facade has a wide decorated frieze. The stoop features a triangular pediment with 2 doric columns. Dormer windows are 6/6 double hung with pilasters supporting the pediments. The windows on the main part of the house are in trios, double hung 4/1 that flank central 6/1 double hung. Windows have stone sills and flush brick voussoirs with keystones. DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED PROJECT: The applicant has requested approval to: 1) Relocate overhead door to the west wall of the garage and relocate the windows and bricks to the south wall. 2) Remove ~3000 square feet of asphalt parking lot 3) Remove chain link fence along south property line 4) Remove wood handicap ramp from south side of house 5) Install new shed and fence STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES: Fencing and Retaining Walls: Pages 12-13; Site Projects: Pages 22-24; Walls: Pages 26-28; Demolition and Deconstruction: Page 38 SITE V ISIT R EPORT: N /A STAFF R ECOMMENDATION: The proposed projects are part of the process of converting this house from commercial use back to a residence. The removal of the asphalt parking lot, handicap ramp, and the replacement of the chain link fence with a new decorative fence and relocation of overhead door of the garage are all appropriate measures to return the integrity of the property to its historic origins. Based on all the information provided prior to this hearing, staff make a FAVORABLE RECOMMENDATION. Prepared by Ross Van Overberghe, Historic Preservation Administrator 215 S. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. | Ph: 574-235-9371 | hpcsbsjc@southbendin.gov | www.southbendin.gov/HPC HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION OF SOUTH BEND AND ST. JOSEPH COUNTY 215 S. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. | Ph: 574-235-9371 | hpcsbsjc@southbendin.gov | www.southbendin.gov/HPC MAP OF THE AREA — Google Maps view of the subject area. SATELLITE IMAGERY — Imagery from 2025 Friday, February 27, 2026 Application for Certificate of Appropriateness Important Information Regarding this Request REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION AND SITE PLANS The Historic Preservation Commission of South Bend and St. Joseph County cannot process an Application without required documentation. Comprehensive documentation provides a complete understanding of the project. Problems often occur during a project review or during the execution of the project when the property owner, staff or commissioners are unclear as to project specifics. Applications will NOT be processed without required documentation. Photographs may be submitted in digital format or in photographic print. When a project involves blueprints and/or site plans, one (1) set shall be submitted with the Application. Any documentation submitted to this office cannot be returned to the applicant. APPLICATION FEE The application processing fee for any Application for a Certificate Of Appropriateness is $20 Payment must accompany the application at the time of submission. For an electronically submitted application, payment must reach the HPC office within 48 hours following transmission. Payment can be made by credit card by contacting Business License Administrator Michelle Adams at (574) 235-5912; by cash in person in the Department of Community Investment on the 14th floor of the County City Building; or by check made out to City of South Bend. Applications will NOT be processed without the required fee. MEETING ATTENDANCE When an Application has been scheduled for any meeting, the owner, architect or contractor(s) retained for the project shall attend the meeting where their project will be reviewed and a decision rendered. Failure by the owner, architect, or contractor to attend such meetings may result in denial of the Application due to insufficient representation. CERTIFICATE ISSUANCE Certificates of Appropriateness will be filed with the Building Department of South Bend and St. Joseph County. A copy of the Certificate will be emailed directly to the owner and/or contractor(s) listed on the application. INSPECTION AUTHORITY All projects will be inspected during and following execution for compliance with the decision(s) rendered by the Historic Preservation Commission of South Bend and St. Joseph County. 1 Owner acknowledges that while the Historic Preservation Commission only considers Certificates of Appropriateness for exterior features, under certain circumstances it may be necessary for the Commission Staff to have access to the interior of the building in order to accurately assess the condition of the exterior feature and that the lack of access to the interior may prevent the Commission Staff from making a favorable recommendation. Any work performed on a historic landmark or in an historic district which does not conform to the Certificate of Appropriateness certificate shall be immediately halted by the Historic Preservation Commission and the Building Department of South Bend and St. Joseph County. Fines may be levied for projects not in compliance. I read and understand the information above:Yes, Continue Date Friday, February 27, 2026 2 Proper ty Information Property Address for Proposed Work:505 North Lafayette Boulevard Property City South Bend Property Zip Code 46601 Property Owner Information:Michael Voll Owner Email Proposed Work and Project Information All projects must comply with applicable building and zoning codes. South Bend Zoning Ordinance St. Joseph County Zoning Ordinance Does your project involve any of the following? (Check all that apply):Windows, Siding, Doors Demolition Contractor Information Slatile Garage Jerry Dollahan Contractor 2 Information 3 Son's Landscaping Demolition John Pemberton Description of Proposed Work: Plan includes relocation of garage door to west wall of garage and relocation of west wall windows and bricks to south wall of garage. Additional work is demolition of ~3000 sft of asphalt parking lot, removal of chainlink fence, and removal of wood handicap ramp. Also installation of new decorative fencing and storage shed detached from house. Final materials of fencing and shed have not been chosen as plan is reliant on approval to relocate garage door. File Upload Site Plans, Aerial Views, and/or Blueprints: One (1) set shall be submitted with the Application. Uploaded documentation must show existing property lines, buildings, structures, and proposed project location(s). Hand Drawn Plans/Elevations are ok Photographs to include: each area affected by project, close up detail of project areas. Windows, Siding, and/or Door projects must include photographs of each window/door/siding affected by the project and detailed close up of condition Applications will not be processed if the required photographs and/or documentation are not included. 3 Any documentation submitted to this office cannot be returned to the applicant. Project Type - List:Windows, Siding, Doors, Demolition Site Plan or Aerial View of Proposed Project Location(s):PDF 505 Exterior-Layout1.pdf Elevations (Existing and Proposed New): PDF 505 Exterior-Layout1_7208.pdf Structural Drawings/Architectural Drawings: PDF 505 Exterior-Layout1_6061.pdf Quote/Evaluation(s) by Repair Professional (Optional): PDF Mike Voll - Proposal Move Overhea….pdf Photographs: PDF IMG_4842_7648.pdf PDF IMG_4840_5068.pdf PDF IMG_4841_316.pdf Payment Invoice ID # INV-000225 Payment Method Pay via Card or PayPal 4 ~3000 SFT of Asphalt Removal Restore Grass, Landscaping Relocate Garage Door New Garage Door Location New Storage Shed (Detached from House) X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X XRemove Wheelchair Ramp New Decorative Fence X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Remove Chainlink Fence X X X X X X X XX X X X X X X XX X X X X X X XX X X X X X X XX X X